Junior Resources

Welcome!

Congratulations on completing orgo and deciding to major in chemistry! This year your chemistry journey starts with physical chemistry "PChem" and Superlab. Fortunately, there are multiple resources that can help you both before and during the course, and this page walks you through these materials.

Pchem, Superlab, and more!?

Major Resources

Now that you have declared to be a chemistry major, the real fun can begin! For the next two years, you will be taking a combination of required chemistry course and electives. If you want an ACS certification or Biochem concentration, you will have more classes that you must fit in. It is highly recommended that you plan out your next to years before you sign up for classes junior year as many courses are only offered in the fall or spring. For comprehensive guide to courses you need to take to follow your desired path, look at this page.

Course Syllabi

For all the courses offered and that will help you complete your major, the syllabi can be found here. Additionally, follow the legend guide to see if they are spring or fall classes when creating your plan.

need help in your Pchem or superlab?

Help from Peers, TAs and more

The chemistry department and Haverford provide many resources to help you learn, study and master chemistry. Follow this link to see resources from TA question sessions to student led writing centers.

Research

Joining a Lab

Now that it is your junior year, if you are not already part of a lab, you should be starting to look around and think of a few options about whose lab you would like to join. Check out our research page and follow the link to a detailed guide of the different research areas of each faculty in the chemistry department. Before the end of the year, you should contact a faculty researcher to make sure they have an available spot open for you in their lab where you can conduct your senior thesis. Many students use junior year and the summer after junior year to get a head start on their senior thesis.

Additional Resources

Chemistry Jobs at Haverford

Interested in working in the chemistry department? Look here to find all you need to know about these jobs, from being a TA, to a grader, to even a paid researcher!

Technology Resources

There are many programs and applications that can help you throughout your journey taking chemistry courses. For a complete list of these programs, click here.

Mental health Resources

Additional resources on mental health can be found here.

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